Software Architect
Job Category: Engineering
Time Type: Full time
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph
Employee Type: Regular
Percentage of Travel Required: None
Type of Travel: None
Anticipated Posting End: 8/1/2024
As the Software Architect on the GEOINT Tradecraft Suite team, you will be responsible for determining and communicating the technical solution to meet stakeholder requirements. You will work with a small team of development engineers while contributing to the identification, assessment, and integration of a wide array of technologies and processes. You will be asked to think creatively when it comes to designing, developing, integrating, and accrediting a wide breadth of commercial offerings and custom software solutions.
At the interview, we'd like to tell you about:
The GEOINT Tradecraft Suite (GTS) team and our mission
The GTS platform, the technologies we currently leverage, and our approach to software development.
The contract, program structure, and our customers
Our hybrid work schedule
At the interview, we'd like to hear about:
Your experiences creating client-server architectures
Your experience using industry proven open-source processes and tools to support a broad set of application development teams
Experience with container technology (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes) development and deployment
Examples of technical leadership in cross-functional, highly collaborative environment
DevSecOps pipeline experience with Configuration Management tools (e.g., GitLab, ArgoCD, Helm, Nexus, Grype, etc.)
Your experience with Agile Development Methodologies and modern DevSecOps practices
Your technical background in Software Development and Cloud Infrastructure
How you focus on continuous improvement of systems, software, and processes
At the interview, we will look for:
Ability to ensure applications are intuitive, effective, and deliver the customer value defined by program management
Knowledge of Intelligence Community (IC) processes, policies, and guidance
Ability to perform traditional System Engineering tasks (create and maintain technical documentation, lead technical discussions, etc.)
Experience with Configuration Management tools and CM best practices
CompTIA Security+ or similar Information Assurance certification
Ability and interest in educating others on user-centered design best practices
Experience with open-source indexing technologies (e.g., Elasticsearch)
Experience with integrating identify management, access management, and authorization solutions (PKI, LDAP, OAuth, OpenID)
Experience with Messaging technologies (e.g., Kafka)
Technical writing skills to include concept of operation, software release notes, user guides, test procedures and presentation development
You'll Bring These Qualifications
Hold active TS/SCI clearance with current polygraph
Bachelors degrees in Computer Science or related Engineering field
12+ years of experience with a technical background in Software Development
Demonstrated experience developing with modern languages such as: Python, Ruby, Clojure, Java, JavaScript, etc.
Experience with development in microservice based architectures
Demonstrated experience developing and implementing software enhancements to mission systems in other Government agencies
Demonstrated experience integrating multiple applications
Experience designing, developing, documenting, testing, and debugging software that contains logical and mathematical solutions to mission problems
Demonstrated experience using workflow charts and diagrams
Demonstrated experience building scalable solutions to mission problems
Demonstrated experience incorporating knowledge of computer capabilities, subject matter, and symbolic logic
Demonstrated experience writing or contributing to end user instructions or manuals
Demonstrated experience using rapid prototyping and Agile based software development methodologies
Demonstrated experience developing innovative analytical solutions
Demonstrated experience using Java and the Spring Framework to develop enterprise systems
Demonstrated research and development experience on the progression of ideas to production systems
Information Assurance/DoD 8570 certification (like Security+)
Experience with GitLab or similar source repository
Experience with Jenkins or GitLab for Continuous Integration
Experience with building/compiling Java, Python or JavaScript applications
Experience with Nexus or similar artifact repository
Experience with Kubernetes or another container orchestration platform
Experience with Docker or similar container technology
Proficiency using Linux
Understanding of all stages of the Software Development Life Cycle
These Qualifications Would Be Nice to Have:
Understanding of web application development concepts
Experience working with RDBMS and Document-oriented databases
Demonstrated experience developing and implementing software enhancements to mission systems in other Government agencies
Experience with SAFe Agile Methodologies
Experience with Cloud Computing and Hybrid On-Prem solutions
AWS Certification
Experience with Security/Software Supply Chain scanning
Experience with Automated Test, Static Code Analysis
Experience with Chef, Puppet, Ansible or similar Configuration Management technology
Experience with ArgoCD or similar continuous delivery technology
Company Overview:
CACI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.
Pay Range : There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here (https://careers.caci.com/global/en/employee-benefits)
The proposed salary range for this position is:
$114,600 - 252,100 USD